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ITRC Finds Online Job Scams on the Rise
The ITRC reported a surge in online job scams targeting unsuspecting job seekers for their personal information ...
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Unveiling the truth behind AI relationship chatbots
AI romantic partners have been a thing in popular culture since at least the 1960s. From full-on android robots like “Rhoda Miller” in My Living Doll to the disembodied voice played by ...
How to spot the bad actors this awards season
Lights, camera, action! Award season is a time to celebrate the shows, the crews, and, of course, the performers. But for these actors, their stage is the world of cybersecurity, where they ...
That new X cryptocurrency? It’s a scam.
In the dynamic landscape of online scams, our Avast team has identified a new and bold scam, using the likeness of Elon Musk. This quarter, we uncovered advertisements featuring Musk to promote ...
Non-delivery and non-payment scams top the charts in holiday fraud
I think very few people have the prowess for gifting like my partner. They’re in an elite group. Like, if thinking of and procuring the perfect gift were a competitive sport, they’d ...
Stay safe while shopping online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the excitement of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These annual shopping extravaganzas have transitioned from in-store chaos to virtual shopping sprees, offering ...
AI is fueling a surge in TikTok scams
TikTok has emerged as a fertile ground for financial scams, specifically those involving cryptocurrency. The platform's wide reach, coupled with its appeal to younger audiences, presents an attractive prospect for malicious actors ...
Crypto Scams Taking Advantage of Ukraine Conflict | Avast
Avast is deeply saddened by the Ukraine-Russia situation. We have employees and customers in both countries and are monitoring the situation very closely. We are focused as a priority on ensuring our ...
Beware of a New Amazon Token Crypto Scam
As we are in the 2021 holiday shopping season, there’s a new scam you need to be aware of and watch out for: offers for Amazon Tokens. We have found that these ...
Profiling a Currently Active High-Profile Cybercriminals Portfolio of Ransomware-Themed Extortion Email Addresses – Part Three
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Shipping them while they're hot.Continuing the "Profiling a Currently Active High-Profile Cybercriminals Portfolio of Ransomware-Themed Extortion Email Addresses - Part Two" including "Exposing Protonmail and Tutanota's Illicit Abuse by Ransomware Gangs - ...